Hoogstraat 53

The asking price is about 50% above the average asking price in Binnenstad (€530,329), but this home is also 52% larger than the neighbourhood average of 168 m². The price per square metre works out to about €3,118, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,701 per m². So while the total price is high, the size makes it relatively good value per square metre.

Binnenstad is the historic centre of Harlingen, with a cosy, accessible feel. One resident says it is a 5-minute walk from the centre, with shops and the beach nearby. The area has a mix of ages, with many older residents and single-person households. It is a compact neighbourhood where most daily needs are within walking distance.

The train station is 0.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to travel to other cities without needing a car.

The energy label is D, which is average for a house of this age. In the neighbourhood, 52% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could help.

Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Openbare basisschool 't Wad is just 177 m away, and basisschool Sint Michael is about 500 m. For secondary education, the Maritieme Academie Harlingen and Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap are both within 1 km.

The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 627 m, followed by Albert Heijn at 728 m and Aldi at 734 m. There are also several other supermarkets within 1.2 km. For daily groceries, you have plenty of choice within a short walk.

The house was built in 1870, so it has a lot of character. The energy label D suggests it has some insulation but could be improved. The exact condition is not detailed in the listing, but the size and location are the main selling points.